> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: /llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Payment Links

> Generate shareable payment links to collect payments without any code.

Payment Links let you collect payments by sharing a URL — no integration required.

<Frame caption="Share the link anywhere — your customer pays in two taps, you're notified instantly.">
  <img src="/images/payment-link-flow.svg" alt="Diagram: a payment link is shared via WhatsApp, SMS, email, or QR; the customer opens it on their phone, picks Mobile Money, confirms with their PIN, and the merchant is notified instantly." />
</Frame>

## When to use Payment Links

* **Invoicing** — Send payment requests via email, SMS, or WhatsApp
* **Social selling** — Share links on social media
* **No-code payments** — Accept payments without a website
* **One-time charges** — Collect specific amounts from specific customers

## Create a Payment Link

1. Go to **Dashboard → Payment Links**
2. Click **Create Link**
3. Set the amount, currency, and description
4. Share the generated URL with your customer

## Features

| Feature                      | Description                                                                                        |
| ---------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Fixed or open amount**     | Set a specific amount, or leave empty to let the customer enter the amount (with optional min/max) |
| **Expiration**               | Set an expiry date for time-limited offers                                                         |
| **Multi-use**                | Accept multiple payments on the same link (set `maxUses` or leave unlimited)                       |
| **Customer data collection** | Collect phone, email, and/or name at checkout                                                      |
| **Metadata**                 | Attach custom key-value data for reconciliation                                                    |

## Link statuses

| Status     | Description                         |
| ---------- | ----------------------------------- |
| `ACTIVE`   | Link is available for payments      |
| `EXPIRED`  | Link has passed its expiration date |
| `INACTIVE` | Link was manually deactivated       |

<Tip>
  Use **multi-use** links for recurring scenarios like donations. Set `maxUses` to limit the number of payments a link can accept.
</Tip>